Imaging of an aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva with transesophageal echocardiography, contrast angiography and MRI

A sinus of Valsalva aneurysm is an uncommon congenital defect, which requir es appropriate diagnosis with either echocardiography, magnetic resonance i maging or contrast angiography. Treatment consists of aortic valve repair. We describe a young woman with an aneurysm of the non-coronary sinus of Val salva, an atrial septal defect and pulmonary insufficiency. The different i maging techniques and possibilities of surgical correction are described.